[Issue Closed] Can tire shop access key code for Kawasaki KLX450?

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How to get my Kawasaki KLX450's key code to program replacement keys?

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Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Kawasaki KLX450.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki KLX450 owner.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Kawasaki KLX450!

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